renminbi
Americannoun
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renminbi
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of renminbi
1955–60; < Chinese rénmínbi, equivalent to rénmín people + bì currency
Example Sentences
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China may be willing to put a stronger renminbi on the table, something the U.S. has been seeking for years, Green says.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
The Chinese renminbi is 20% undervalued against the U.S. dollar, but there are two catalysts that could get it moving, say Goldman Sachs strategists.
From MarketWatch ● May 11, 2026
Against a backdrop of worsening inflation, tariffs, and the maintenance of a significantly undervalued currency—in the case of the Chinese renminbi—would give way to trade deals and a stronger renminbi, Gavekal says.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
“Chinese consumers can use the same amount of renminbi to enjoy more high-quality, affordable international products, thereby truly realizing the goal of becoming a strong consumer nation,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 28, 2025
Cumulative appreciation of the renminbi against the US dollar since the end of the dollar peg reached 15% in January 2008.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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